On this episode of Grounded we sit down with Jessica Reichers, ODOE's Energy Technology & Policy Manager and EV expert. We discuss the inaugural Biennial Zero Emission Report and how to make it work for you!
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, we’re talking about community outreach meetings for ODOE's Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Program, a feature on floating offshore wind turbines, reports from around the agency, and more.
Read MoreODOE is holding a series of virtual public meetings focusing on Lincoln, Marion, Lane, and Jackson County, as well as a final wrap-up meeting, to help inform development of the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes new report on zero emission vehicles, begins accepting reservations for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, shares tips for National Preparedness Month, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy announced today its re-launch of the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, which offers rebates to residential customers and low-income service providers who install solar or solar and paired energy storage systems (batteries).
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter ODOE launches new energy audit program, shares reflections on the climate crisis, spotlights evolving wholesale electricity markets, provides an update on the ORESA project, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting interest forms from potential applicants for our Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program. Through a $100,000 USDA grant, ODOE will help pay for up to 75 percent of the cost of an energy audit for Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Read MoreAs the 2021 Legislative Session came to a close last month, ODOE celebrated passing our priority bills, including new energy efficiency standards for consumer products, updates to our radioactive waste program, and fixes for laws guiding energy facility siting in Oregon and our Energy Facility Siting Council.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, Oregon wraps up the 2021 legislative session with new programs for ODOE, the agency is awarded a $100,000 USDA grant to support rural and agricultural energy audits, state adopts new energy efficiency standards, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has been awarded a $100,000 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ODOE will use the grant dollars to support energy audits for Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, Oregonians come together following devastating wildfires, ODOE publishes a new Electric Vehicle Dashboard, a report on our Solar + Storage Rebate Program progress, and more.
Read MoreSince its launch in January, the program has already issued 174 rebates for completed residential solar projects, including 11 that also installed storage. An additional 144 rebates are reserved for projects in the works, including 33 proposed projects for low-income service providers.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, $1.5 Million in Solar + Storage Rebates requested, the Pacific Northwest's largest approved solar facility, a 50th celebration of Earth Day, and more.
Read MoreOn April 15, 2020 ODOE will release another $375,000 in rebate funds for non-income restricted residential customers. Approved ODOE contractors may start reserving those funds beginning at 8 a.m.
Read MoreIn our February newsletter, a successful launch for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, ODOE issues Notice of Violation to an Oregon landfill, energy facility siting news, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy announced today a new solar and energy storage rebate program serving Oregonians across the state.
Read MoreThis fall, the ODOE team has been working on developing Administrative Rules for a new solar and solar plus storage rebate program in anticipation of a January 2020 launch. ODOE is accepting public comments on the rules and will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2019.
Read MoreIn our August newsletter, we’re celebrating an electric vehicle milestone, sharing news from the Energy Facility Siting Council, and standing up a new solar rebate program.
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